Comics Archives

Ch-Ch-Changes – U For Uncanny
Between solicitation and publication, changes can take place in the make-up of a comic book… especially from Marvel and DC Comics. Well, today, here are two from Marvel. The first, that writer Dennis Culver will join the already solicited Chris Burnham on E Is For Extinction #2, part of Marvel's Secret Wars crossover event. And the second, that[...]
Latest Marvel Contract Demands No Criticism from Creators?
This was not a contract dealing with this one thing, this was a contract dealing with the entire relationship, talking about who owned characters you created, talking about I couldn't put any of my original comic book artwork out on exhibition without the permission of Marvel comics… I have to admit they did, when I had[...]
ComiXology Goes Commando – And Beano
They've expanded into other countries, other continents, launched new publishing initiatives, translations and services. And now, they are adding Scottosh publisher and British mainstay DC Thompson to the list, including kids comics The Beano and war comics Commando, to the ever expanding library of comic books. This includes modern titles and classic compilations, such as the much[...]
Secret Wars Beats Loot Crate As Marvel Increase Marketshare For May 2015
Though it is still not clear how many copies actually made their way into the hands of Loot Crate subscribers… But it wasn't enough to beat Secret Wars #1 from Marvel Comics which, reportedly, has sold over half a million too. This is the first time a Loot Crate-included comic book has not topped the month's charts[...]
Writer's Commentary – Legenderry: Vampirella #5 By David Avallone
Bill Willingham, when he created the world of "Legenderry", brought together a fantastic group of the Dynamite Comics characters and reimagined them in fun and interesting ways.  When I was asked to spin-off a series with Vampirella, I was given a lot of freedom to add new characters to this setting. Working with turn-of-the-century public domain[...]
Cats, Garfield, And Buttholes – The CatConLA Interview With Rachel Dukes
One of the artists in attendance was Rachel Dukes, creator of Frankie Comics and Mixtape Comics Dukes was kind enough to take some time out of her busy schedule to answer a few of my cat questions at the convention. Cameron Hatheway: With your own website Mixtape Comics, you try avoiding being a crazy cat-lady, and[...]
The Fantastic Four Have Disappeared… Or Have They?
The company sought to commemorate its long history dating from the appearance of Marvel Comics #1 in 1939 The cover of the standard version of the magazine prominently featured Marvel's greatest heroes, such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, and Captain America It also includes Black Bolt, Iron Fist, Nova, and Ant-Man No Fan Four No[...]
It Just Keeps Getting Better – Saga #29 Is Memorable And Brave
From Image Comics, written by Brian K Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples, Saga #29 is a heart-pounding, explosive issue.  We've been following the chaotic plot as the characters continue on their three separate paths Last issue I found myself thinking, "Well this must be the climax of it all." Nope Honestly, no one can catch[...]
Jeff Lemire, The New X-Men Writer?
That originated with X-Men editor Mike Marts who recently quit the publisher and is now EIC of AfterShock Comics, with Mark Paniccia taking over the titles But it would be a rather effective way of getting the X-books away from stories of continuity involving Marvel Studios characters for a while. While Jeff Lemire hasn't written the[...]
We Stand On Guard Tops This Weeks Advance Reorders
Greetings from the coal face of the direct comics market Where retailers try to increase their orders of certain comics ahead of sale Where supply and demand and most accurately reflected, where you can see which books are hot, where new orders are coming in and how retailers are reacting to new, unanticipated desire! And the[...]
Chiwetel Ejoifor Cast Opposite Cumberbatch In Doctor Strange As Baron Mordo
Because, according to Deadline, Chiwetel has been cast as Baron Mordo. The golden age of  cinema is upon us again and its name is Marvel. Although he's an enemy in the comics, don't look for him to be necessarily a completely villainous character Rather, he's an amalgamation of characters culled from Doctor Strange's mythology[...]
In One Week, In Two Weeks – We're All Doomed
On Wednesday, the launch of Plants Vs Zombies, Black Canary, Doomed, Harley Quinn & Power Girl, Dr Fate, Justice League Of America, Prez, Martian Manhunter, Robin Son Of Batman, TMNT Casey & April, Astronauts In Trouble, Empty Zone, Tales Of Honor: Bred To Kill, Runaways, Squadron Sinister, Thors, Princeless: Be Yourself, Fathom Blue, Fiction and[...]